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Export fruit pulp and purée (incl. mango pulp)

Alphonso and Totapuri mango pulp in cans and aseptic bags for juice, dairy and diaspora buyers.

Free to exportHS 2007.99
HS code
2007.99
Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit purée and pastes, cooked — other than citrus: mango (2007 99 10), guava (2007 99 20), pineapple, apple and others.
Export policy
Free to export
Free under ITC(HS) Schedule 2.
Registrations
5
IEC, GST and those below
India’s exports, 2025-26
US$ 115 mn
to 98 countries

What is exported

Mango pulp is India’s main fruit-pulp export, with guava, papaya and pineapple purée in smaller volumes. APEDA names two main clusters — Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh and Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu, with around 65 units — plus plants in Maharashtra and Gujarat. In 2025-26 mango pulp went mainly to the USA, the UK, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands and Germany.

Varieties, grades and forms

  • Alphonso mango pulpPremium, sweet pulp in cans for diaspora retail.
  • Totapuri mango pulp and concentrateAseptic bags in drums for juice and dairy makers.
  • Kesar and Neelum pulpSmaller premium and blending lines.
  • Guava, papaya and pineapple puréeFor beverage and baby-food makers.

Where it is grown or made

  • Andhra PradeshChittoor — the largest mango pulp cluster (Totapuri).
  • Tamil NaduKrishnagiri and Dharmapuri.
  • Maharashtra and GujaratRatnagiri and Sindhudurg (Alphonso); Valsad and Junagadh (Kesar).

Season

Mango pulp is processed from about April to July, as the fruit comes in; stock is sold through the year.

Export packing

  • Aseptic bags of about 215 kg in steel drums (typical trade practice), and 850 g or 3.1 kg cans in cartons.
  • Frozen pulp in reefers for some buyers.

Who buys abroad

  • Juice, nectar and dairy (yoghurt, ice cream) manufacturers
  • Indian and South Asian grocery distributors in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and the Gulf
  • Bakery and confectionery ingredient buyers

The quality buyers ask for

Brix
Set by variety and contract — single-strength pulp or concentrate
Acidity and pH
To the contract; controls flavour and process safety
Sterility
Commercially sterile (aseptic or canned), confirmed by incubation tests
Residues and contaminants
Pesticide residues and heavy metals within the destination’s limits

Certificates

  • FSSAI licenceRequiredCentral licence from FSSAI for the premises where the food is made, packed or stored for export. Apply on FoSCoS.
  • APEDA RCMCRequiredRegistration with APEDA, issued as an RCMC on the DGFT portal. Since 15 Sep 2026, a consignment up to ₹3 lakh FOB can go without it.
  • ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000Often askedFood-safety management certification; FSSC 22000 is GFSI-recognised, which large retailers and brands look for.
  • BRCGS Food SafetyOften askedGFSI-recognised standard asked for by UK and many EU retailers for private label.
  • US FDA food-facility registrationOften askedEvery facility making food for the USA must register with the FDA, and each shipment needs prior notice. Canned and acidified foods also need FCE/SID process filing.
  • HalalOften askedAsked for by many buyers in the Gulf, Malaysia and Indonesia. Use a body the destination recognises.
  • KosherOften askedAsked for by some US buyers and ingredient buyers supplying kosher brands.
  • Organic (NPOP / NOP / EU)Often askedOnly if you sell the product as organic: NPOP certification plus the buyer market’s own organic rules.

Shipping, storage and shelf life

Container load

Drums with aseptic bags or cartons of cans in 20-ft dry containers; a 20-ft typically carries about 80 drums (your forwarder confirms).

How it travels

Sea freight from Chennai, Krishnapatnam or Nhava Sheva.

Storage

Aseptic and canned pulp at ambient temperature, cool and dry; frozen pulp at –18 °C.

Shelf life

Typically 18–24 months for aseptic and canned pulp.

What goes on the pack and carton

  • Bulk cartons and drums: product and grade, lot number, production and best-before dates, net and gross weight, “Product of India”, exporter name and the buyer’s shipping marks.
  • EU retail packs (Regulation 1169/2011): name of the food, ingredients with allergens highlighted, net quantity, best-before or use-by date, storage conditions, the EU importer’s name and address, origin where required — in the language of the country of sale.
  • USA (21 CFR 101): product name, net quantity in US and metric units, ingredients, major allergens (including sesame), the packer’s or distributor’s name and place of business, Nutrition Facts unless exempt, and “Product of India”.
  • Lot or batch number on every pack and carton, matching the invoice and packing list, so the goods can be traced and recalled.
Where to get it tested

Use an FSSAI-notified laboratory (fssai.gov.in → notified labs) or an NABL-accredited lab with your product and test in scope (nabl-india.org). APEDA-recognised labs are listed on apeda.gov.in → Quality → Recognised Organisations. Ask the buyer which lab reports they accept before you send samples.

Benefits of exporting this product

Where to register

  • FSSAIFood business licence. Food exporters come under the Central licence; apply on FoSCoS and keep it valid for the premises you make or pack from.foscos.fssai.gov.in ↗
  • APEDARegistration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) for APEDA-scheduled products. Apply on the DGFT portal after you have your IEC.dgft.gov.in ↗
  • Buyer-country food registrationMany importing countries register the foreign plant or the product — for example US FDA food-facility registration, GACC registration for China, or product registration in some Gulf states. Check APEDA’s importing-country regulations page.apeda.gov.in ↗

Quality and checks

  • Brix, acidity, colour and viscosity to the contract; commercial sterility for cans and aseptic packs.
  • Pesticide residues within the importing country’s limits (see APEDA’s MRL database).
  • For the USA, canned low-acid or acidified products need FDA registration and process filing; buyers also test heavy metals and microbiology.
How to start small

Contract pulp from an established Chittoor or Krishnagiri plant during the April–July season, and sell canned Alphonso or Kesar pulp to diaspora distributors before chasing industrial aseptic buyers. Since 15 September 2026, a consignment worth up to ₹3 lakh FOB does not need an RCMC (DGFT Notification 36/2026-27); licences that a law requires, such as FSSAI, still apply.

Where new exporters go wrong

  • Swollen or dented cans — poor seaming or under-processing; insist on seam and incubation tests.
  • Pesticide residues from mango orchards; test each season’s raw fruit.

Documents this product needs

Schemes that apply

Sources (6)
  1. APEDA — Mango Pulp (clusters, exports and destinations, 2025-26)
  2. APEDA — Processed Fruits, Juices & Nuts (exports and destinations, 2025-26)
  3. DGFT — Appendix 4R, RoDTEP schedule for DTA exports w.e.f. 10 Oct 2024 (Notification No. 32, 30 Sep 2024)
  4. APEDA — Importing countries’ regulations
  5. FSSAI — FoSCoS food licensing portal
  6. DGFT Notification 36/2026-27 (15 Sep 2026) — no RCMC needed for consignments up to ₹3 lakh FOB

Trade data

Indian fruit pulp and purée (incl. mango pulp) exports in numbers

From the Department of Commerce’s TradeStat, country by country. US$, Indian financial years (April–March).

Exports in 2025-26
US$ 115 mn
-4.9% a year on average, 2020-21 to 2025-26
Change from 2024-25
↓ -11.9%
US$ 131 mn → US$ 115 mn
Buyer countries
98
Average export price
US$ 0.99
per kg · 1,16,672 tonnes shipped · US$ 1.33 the year before
Netherlands: US$ 17.9 mnUnited States of America: US$ 14.7 mnSaudi Arabia: US$ 12.9 mnRussia: US$ 8.7 mnFrance: US$ 8.4 mnUnited Arab Emirates: US$ 7.1 mnUnited Kingdom: US$ 4.9 mnJapan: US$ 4.6 mnChina: US$ 3.8 mnKuwait: US$ 2.3 mnCanada: US$ 1.7 mnQatar: US$ 1.5 mnAustralia: US$ 1.3 mnSpain: US$ 1.2 mnSouth Korea: US$ 1.2 mnIraq: US$ 1.2 mnGermany: US$ 1.1 mnItaly: US$ 1 mnNew Zealand: US$ 960kBelgium: US$ 920kOman: US$ 910kNepal: US$ 900kNetherlands: US$ 17.9 mnNetherlandsUnited States of America: US$ 14.7 mnUnited States of AmericaSaudi Arabia: US$ 12.9 mnSaudi ArabiaRussia: US$ 8.7 mnRussiaFrance: US$ 8.4 mnUnited Arab Emirates: US$ 7.1 mnUnited Kingdom: US$ 4.9 mnJapan: US$ 4.6 mnJapanChina: US$ 3.8 mnKuwait: US$ 2.3 mnKuwaitCanada: US$ 1.7 mnQatar: US$ 1.5 mnAustralia: US$ 1.3 mnSpain: US$ 1.2 mnSouth Korea: US$ 1.2 mnIraq: US$ 1.2 mnGermany: US$ 1.1 mnItaly: US$ 1 mnNew Zealand: US$ 960kBelgium: US$ 920kOman: US$ 910kNepal: US$ 900kIndia
Where Indian fruit pulp and purée (incl. mango pulp) goes — among our 80 countries, 2025-26
2020-21: US$ 148 mn1482020-212021-22: US$ 199 mn1992021-222022-23: US$ 208 mn2082022-232023-24: US$ 164 mn1642023-242024-25: US$ 131 mn1312024-252025-26: US$ 115 mn1152025-26
India’s fruit pulp and purée (incl. mango pulp) exports, year by year · US$ million

The price cycle

India’s average export price per kg each year (total value ÷ total quantity). Highest in 2022-23, lowest in 2025-26 — a 46% swing between them. Keep this swing in mind when you quote.

2020-21: US$ 1.21 per kg2021-22: US$ 1.10 per kg2022-23: US$ 1.44 per kg1.442024-25: US$ 1.33 per kg2025-26: US$ 0.99 per kg0.992020-212021-222022-232023-242024-252025-26
Average export price of Indian fruit pulp and purée (incl. mango pulp) · US$ per kg · dotted = year in between not available

What next: a projection from the trend

The past trend carried forward — not a forecast by any authority. Sudden changes in policy, prices or demand are not in it.

2020-21: US$ 148 mn2020-212021-22: US$ 199 mn2021-222022-23: US$ 208 mn2022-232023-24: US$ 164 mn2023-242024-25: US$ 131 mn2024-252025-26: US$ 115 mn2025-262026-27: US$ 119 mn (US$ 90.8 mn – US$ 157 mn)1192026-272027-28: US$ 110 mn (US$ 81.3 mn – US$ 150 mn)1102027-28
India’s fruit pulp and purée (incl. mango pulp) exports and projection · hollow bars = projection, line = likely range
By 2027-28: US$ 110 mn

Likely range US$ 81.3 mn to US$ 150 mn.

Trend
-7.6% a year
Fit (R²)
0.4 — weak, read with care
Based on
6 years of official figures

Method: a straight line through the logarithm of yearly exports (log-linear regression); range = ±1 standard error.

Biggest buyer countries

By value in 2025-26. Change is against 2024-25.

Name2025-26Change
1NetherlandsUS$ 17.9 mn-3.8%
2United States of AmericaUS$ 14.7 mn-22.1%
3Saudi ArabiaUS$ 12.9 mn+13.3%
4RussiaUS$ 8.7 mn+10.6%
5FranceUS$ 8.4 mn-25.6%
6United Arab EmiratesUS$ 7.1 mn-48.5%
7United KingdomUS$ 4.9 mn-12.7%
8JapanUS$ 4.6 mn-28.9%
9ChinaUS$ 3.8 mn+15.6%
10KuwaitUS$ 2.3 mn+171.8%
11LibyaUS$ 2 mn+32.4%
12CanadaUS$ 1.7 mn-18%

Where demand is rising and falling

Only countries that buy at least US$ 1 million or 1% of India’s exports of this product. Change from 2024-25 to 2025-26.

High demand

  1. KuwaitUS$ 850k → US$ 2.3 mn+171.8%
  2. AustraliaUS$ 700k → US$ 1.3 mn+84.3%
  3. IraqUS$ 840k → US$ 1.2 mn+41.7%
  4. LibyaUS$ 1.5 mn → US$ 2 mn+32.4%
  5. SpainUS$ 950k → US$ 1.2 mn+29.5%
  6. ChinaUS$ 3.3 mn → US$ 3.8 mn+15.6%
  7. Saudi ArabiaUS$ 11.4 mn → US$ 12.9 mn+13.3%
  8. RussiaUS$ 7.9 mn → US$ 8.7 mn+10.6%

Low demand

  1. PolandUS$ 1.3 mn → US$ 520k-59.4%
  2. United Arab EmiratesUS$ 13.7 mn → US$ 7.1 mn-48.5%
  3. BelgiumUS$ 1.7 mn → US$ 920k-46.5%
  4. South KoreaUS$ 2 mn → US$ 1.2 mn-38.5%
  5. ItalyUS$ 1.5 mn → US$ 1 mn-29.7%
  6. JapanUS$ 6.4 mn → US$ 4.6 mn-28.9%
  7. GermanyUS$ 1.5 mn → US$ 1.1 mn-27%
  8. FranceUS$ 11.3 mn → US$ 8.4 mn-25.6%

Which forms sell, and at what price

India’s exports by 8-digit tariff line, 2025-26. Average price = total value ÷ total quantity (TradeStat): the average of every shipment on that line, not the price of any one deal.

Tariff lineValue 2025-26ChangeQuantityAverage price
Jams jellies mrmlds etc.. of mangoe2007 99 10 · Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes, of fruit or nuts in heading no. 2007, cooked…US$ 87.7 mn-13.2%90,520 tonnesUS$ 0.97 per kgwas US$ 1.38
Jams jellies mrmlds etc. of other fruits2007 99 90 · Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes, of fruit or nuts in heading no. 2007, cooked…US$ 21.6 mn-9.2%17,723 tonnesUS$ 1.22 per kgwas US$ 1.45
Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes, of fruit or nuts in heading no. 2007, cooked… — guava2007 99 20US$ 5.4 mn-2.4%8,026 tonnesUS$ 0.67 per kgwas US$ 0.67
Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes, of fruit or nuts in heading no. 2007, cooked… — pineapple2007 99 30US$ 570k+23.9%383 tonnesUS$ 1.49 per kgwas US$ 1.59
Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes, of fruit or nuts in heading no. 2007, cooked… — apple2007 99 40US$ 40k-50%22 tonnesUS$ 1.86 per kgwas US$ 1.48

The world market

Each country’s own recorded exports and imports in UN Comtrade, 2023 (the latest year nearly every country has reported).

World imports
US$ 3.34 bn
2023
India among exporters
#6
of 137 countries
India’s share of world exports
4.6%
US$ 171 mn
Left for others to win
US$ 3.52 bn
exported by other countries

Top exporters — your competitors

  1. 1FranceUS$ 521 mn 14.1%
  2. 2ItalyUS$ 305 mn 8.3%
  3. 3TürkiyeUS$ 290 mn 7.9%
  4. 4BelgiumUS$ 262 mn 7.1%
  5. 5GermanyUS$ 241 mn 6.5%
  6. 6IndiaUS$ 171 mn 4.6%
  7. 7ChileUS$ 164 mn 4.4%
  8. 8NetherlandsUS$ 145 mn 3.9%
  9. 9USAUS$ 140 mn 3.8%
  10. 10SpainUS$ 107 mn 2.9%

Biggest buyers in the world

  1. 1USAUS$ 618 mn 18.5%
  2. 2GermanyUS$ 341 mn 10.2%
  3. 3FranceUS$ 237 mn 7.1%
  4. 4CanadaUS$ 174 mn 5.2%
  5. 5United KingdomUS$ 142 mn 4.3%
  6. 6NetherlandsUS$ 135 mn 4%
  7. 7ItalyUS$ 122 mn 3.7%
  8. 8BelgiumUS$ 103 mn 3.1%
  9. 9SpainUS$ 86.6 mn 2.6%
  10. 10AustriaUS$ 76.3 mn 2.3%

Opportunity: what these countries buy from the world, and from India

Each country’s own recorded imports in UN Comtrade, latest year it has reported. The long light part of each bar is demand other countries are filling today.

United States of AmericaUS$ 626 mnIndia 3.7% · gap US$ 603 mn
GermanyUS$ 393 mnIndia 0.7% · gap US$ 391 mn
FranceUS$ 247 mnIndia 0.6% · gap US$ 245 mn
CanadaUS$ 189 mnIndia 0.4% · gap US$ 189 mn
United KingdomUS$ 142 mnIndia 1% · gap US$ 141 mn
NetherlandsUS$ 142 mnIndia 4.6% · gap US$ 135 mn
ItalyUS$ 132 mnIndia 0% · gap US$ 132 mn
SpainUS$ 81.8 mnIndia 0.1% · gap US$ 81.8 mn
AustraliaUS$ 70.9 mnIndia 0.8% · gap US$ 70.4 mn
ChinaUS$ 69.3 mnIndia 13.2% · gap US$ 60.1 mn

TradeStat’s 2023-24 quantities are double-counted, so that year is left out of the price. Sources: TradeStat — Export Import Data Bank, Department of Commerce · UN Comtrade database (United Nations Statistics Division) · Figures taken 29 October 2026.

Step by step

How to export fruit pulp and purée (incl. mango pulp)

India is a leading exporter of mango pulp, based on Alphonso, Totapuri and Kesar varieties that buyers cannot easily get elsewhere; Pakistan, Mexico, Peru and Thailand also supply mango products. Demand comes from juice and nectar makers, dairy (lassi, yoghurt, ice cream) and diaspora retail. APEDA notes about 65 units in the Chittoor and Krishnagiri clusters. The openings are certified aseptic pulp for global beverage and dairy companies and premium canned pulp for retail.

  1. 01Contract before the season

    Fix variety, Brix, pack and quantity with the buyer before April.

  2. 02Book plant capacity

    Reserve processing at a certified Chittoor or Krishnagiri plant.

  3. 03Control the raw fruit

    Check residues on incoming mangoes and ripen them evenly.

  4. 04Process and test

    Aseptic fill or can, then test Brix, micro and sterility for each batch.

  5. 05Register abroad

    FDA facility registration and process filing for canned pulp to the USA.

  6. 06Book, stuff and file

    Book the container, stuff it with a pre-shipment check, file the shipping bill on ICEGATE and get the certificate of origin and any health certificate.

  7. 07Get paid and close the file

    Send the original documents through your bank (or to the buyer if paid in advance). Once the money arrives, get the e-BRC and claim RoDTEP and drawback where they apply.

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Questions

Questions about exporting fruit pulp and purée (incl. mango pulp)

When should I buy mango pulp?
Contract before the April–July season; after the season you buy from stock at higher prices.
Aseptic or canned?
Aseptic drums for industry buyers; cans for retail and diaspora shops.
What RoDTEP applies to mango pulp?
Mango purée and pulp (2007 99 10): 2.4% of FOB, capped at ₹2.30 per kg. Check your line — some pulp is classified elsewhere.
Why did cans swell?
Under-processing or poor seams let microbes grow. Demand seam checks and incubation tests.
Do I need an RCMC for my first small shipment?
Since 15 Sep 2026, a consignment up to ₹3 lakh FOB can go without an RCMC (DGFT Notification 36/2026-27). FSSAI and other legal licences still apply, and you need an RCMC to claim most export benefits.
Sources (5)
  1. APEDA — Mango Pulp (clusters, exports and destinations, 2025-26)
  2. APEDA — Processed Fruits, Juices & Nuts (exports and destinations, 2025-26)
  3. DGFT — Appendix 4R, RoDTEP schedule for DTA exports w.e.f. 10 Oct 2024 (Notification No. 32, 30 Sep 2024)
  4. FSSAI — Notified food testing laboratories
  5. APEDA — Importing countries’ regulations

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